Qantas Airlines
Date Change Policy: Complete Rescheduling Guide

Changed your plans? This guide breaks down Qantas’ flexible booking policies, including how to change your flight online, what fees to expect, and how to avoid common pitfalls. Many tickets allow fee- free changes under promotional policies, though fare differences may apply.

Qantas' Flight Change Guidelines

Eligibility
  • Domestic Fares: Change fees apply for Red eDeal fares (A$99/A$110), while Flex fares have no change fees.  
  • International Fares: Change fees vary by fare type and route.  
  • Award Tickets: No change fees for tickets booked with Qantas Points.  
  • Cutoff Times: Changes must be made before scheduled departure. Postdeparture changes are not permitted.  
Fees
  • Domestic: A$99 for tickets issued before 29 July 2025; A$110 for tickets issued on/after 30 July 2025.  

    International: Varies by fare type. 
Process

How to Change Your Flight Date: Complete Process

Rescheduling your Qantas flight is straightforward if you follow these steps:  

Access Your Booking
  1. Visit the Qantas website and navigate to Manage My Booking.
  2. Enter your booking reference and last name to retrieve your itinerary.
Select 'Change Flight'
  1. Once your trip is displayed, click on the “Change Flight” button.  
  2. Note that some fare types may have restrictions. 
Choose New Flight Dates
  • Use the calendar interface to select new travel dates. The system will display available flights and updated prices.  
  • Compare options, as fare differences can vary significantly depending on the new date and time.  
  •  
Review and Confirm Changes
  • The system will show a breakdown of costs: any fare difference plus applicable change fees.  
  • If the new fare is lower, you will receive the difference as a travel credit valid for one year.  
  • Confirm the changes and proceed to payment if additional funds are required.
Receive Updated Itinerary
  • Once processed, you will receive a new confirmation email. Ensure all details are correct before traveling.  

Important Notes:
  •  If you encounter errors online, call Qantas for assistance.  
  •  Changes must be completed before the scheduled departure of your original flight.  
  •  For flights cancelled by Qantas, rebooking or refunds are free.

Qantas Date Change Fees

Ticket Type Domestic Change Fee International Change Fee
Red eDeal A$99/A$110 Varies by fare
Flex $0 Varies by fare
Business $0 Varies by fare

Example Scenario: Changing a domestic flight from June 15 to June 20 with a A$50 higher fare would cost A$50 + A$110 = A$160 total (for ticket issued after 30 July 2025). If the new flight is A$30 cheaper, you would receive A$30 in travel credits.

Key Restrictions and Considerations

Fare Differences

Passengers must pay any increase in fare when changing to a more expensive flight.  

Travel Credits

Valid for one year from issuance.

No-Show Policy

Customers who fail to cancel before departure forfeit ticket value.

Multiple Sectors

Duplicate sectors for same city pairs are not permitted on the same ticket.

How We Facilitate Flight Changes

Need Help Rescheduling Your Qantas Flight? Our services include:  

  • Finding the lowest fare differences for new dates  
  • Processing changes and standby requests  
  • Handling complex itinerary changes

You must make changes before your originally scheduled flight departs. Postdeparture changes are not permitted.  

Yes. If the new flight is more expensive, you pay the difference. If cheaper, you receive the difference as a travel credit.  

If the airline cancels or significantly changes your flight, you are entitled to a full refund or free rebooking.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Disclaimer: Policies and fees are subject to change. This information is provided as a guide and does not constitute legal advice. Passenger rights may apply in cases of significant schedule changes or cancellations initiated by the airline.

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